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Bayes in Science and Everyday Life - Crash Course Statistics
Today we're going to finish up our discussion of Bayesian inference by showing you how we can it be used for continuous data sets and be applied both in science and everyday life. From A/B testing of websites and getting a better...
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Math Solves Everyday Problems
“Math Solves Everyday Problems” gives examples of day-to-day problems that require math skills to solve.
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Erdos Numbers: A mathematical example of 'small world' networks - John Barrow Gresham maths lecture
Paul Erdos, the wandering Hungarian mathematical genuis, would travel from university campus to university campus collaborating in mathematical papers with colleagues all around the world. This created a network of connections that...
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Mathematical Codes in our Everyday Lives: An Introduction, by Gresham Professor John D Barrow
Simple mathematics is all around us in our everyday lives. In the case of codes, the simple pure mathematics behind it is fascinating and surprising. In this extract from his lecture on 'Codebreaking in Everyday Life', John D. Barrow,...
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The Secret behind the Codes we find in everyday life - John D. Barrow Gresham College Maths lecture
We meet mathematical codes at every part of our everyday lives - in our mobile phones, on the sides of books, on our credit cards, in barcodes - but what is the maths that underlies all of these? In this extract from his lecture on...
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The maths behind ISBN numbers: Breaking the codes in our everyday lives - John D Barrow
What is the mathematical secret behind the barcodes we find on our books? How does it self-check for mistakes? In this extract from his lecture on 'Codebreaking in Everyday Life', John D. Barrow, Gresham Professor of Geometry and...
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Mathematical Problems with Names: The Soundex Phonetic System - John Barrow Gresham lecture
How is a simple mathematical code used to ensure that mistakes are avoided with names? What is the maths behind computer systems being able to account for variant spellings such as 'Smith' and Smyth'? In this extract from his lecture on...
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What is the Fibonacci Sequence & the Golden Ratio? Simple Explanation and Examples in Everyday Life
The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers in which a given number is the addition of the two numbers before it. So, if you start with 0, the next number will be 1, followed by 1, followed by 2, followed by 3 and so on. As you can...
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Faith in the Mathematical Order
The word "theory" has very different meanings depending on whether you are speaking in an everyday sense or in scientific language. Cosmologist Paul Davies explains this difference and defends his "faith" in the underlying mathematical...
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How does mathematically thinking transcribe to real jobs
Mr. Brian McLogan wanted to become a math teacher because he knew he could make a difference in others lives. He set out after high school change the way that math education is taught, received and viewed. He believes that every child in...
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What Is Statistics - Crash Course Statistics
Welcome to Crash Course Statistics! In this series we're going to take a look at the important role statistics play in our everyday lives, because statistics are everywhere! Statistics help us better understand the world and make...
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The Binomial Distribution - Crash Course Statistics
Today we're going to discuss the Binomial Distribution and a special case of this distribution known as a Bernoulli Distribution. The formulas that define these distributions provide us with shortcuts for calculating the probabilities of...
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Confidence Intervals - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about confidence intervals. Confidence intervals allow us to quantify our uncertainty, by allowing us to define a range of values for our predictions and assigning a likelihood that something falls within that...
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Introduction to Functions
This video provides an introduction to the concept of functions in mathematics. The lecturer compares functions to machines that take an input, apply a specific rule or operation, and give an output. The video also provides examples of...
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Introduction to Algebra
In this video, a teacher explains the importance of mathematics in our everyday lives and introduces the concept of algebra. The teacher explains the difference between arithmetic and algebra, and provides examples of algebraic...
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How To Write Algebraic Expressions and Phrases
In this math lesson, students learn how to translate everyday phrases into mathematical expressions. By understanding key words and their meanings, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, students can confidently...
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5 cool math tricks ft. Technicality
Math can be fun when you play with the rules, use it to do everyday things like fast math for calculating tips, and do some math magic tricks! Plus, math is the language of physics. Check out these 5 fun math tricks with Alex from...
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Forces
Real World Science: Force is one of a series of videos that encourages children to explore the world of science in their immediate surroundings. Through observation and experimentation, students will learn properties of forces, Newton's...
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Foot Traffic
People measure all types of things everyday: distances walked, sizes of clothing, quantities of food and time for cooking. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will trace their feet and cut them out to use as non-standard measurements,...
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Flip and Stretch Ideas
STEAM Teams include scientists, tech experts, engineers, artists and mathematicians who solve real-world problems, knowing there is always more than one right answer. In this video, children modify everyday objects that could be used in...
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Li Wei Tan: The fascinating science of bubbles, from soap to champagne
In this whimsical talk and live demo, scientist Li Wei Tan shares the secrets of bubbles -- from their relentless pursuit of geometric perfection to their applications in medicine and shipping, where designers are creating more efficient...
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Dining Expenses
Mathematics shows up everywhere in our everyday lives. One place math is used quite frequently is at restaurants. When dining out, a tip must be able to be calculated in order to figure out the final total. It is also important to know...
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The Maths Behind Barcodes: John D Barrow Gresham College maths lecture
We see barcodes everywhere in our everyday lives, but what is the mathematical code that underlies them? Why is it there and what is it good for? In this extract from his lecture on 'Codebreaking in Everyday Life', John D. Barrow,...
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Credit Cards - Breaking the Code: The maths behind bank numbers and the Luhn test
Why are some bank numbers correct and some incorrect? What makes a good number for a credit card, and why? In this extract from his lecture on 'Codebreaking in Everyday Life', John D. Barrow, Gresham Professor of Geometry and Professor...
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